The nameAyman

Ayman is an Arabic boy's name meaning "blessed, lucky". It is popular in England and Wales.

Meaning

Ayman comes from the Arabic yumn, "blessing, good fortune".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In England and Wales Ayman reached 233rd place in 2024.

Famous people named Ayman

Popularity of the name Ayman

Ayman in the United States

1184thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (175 births)
2,729babies named Ayman in the United States since 1880
088175 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Ayman was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 896 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Ayman. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Ayman in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 146 births a year on average, against 98 in the five years before.

Ayman in the United Kingdom

252ndmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2025peak year (218 births)
2,981babies named Ayman in the United Kingdom since 1997
0109218 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Ayman was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,105 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Ayman. Half of all babies named Ayman in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 169 births a year on average, against 115 in the five years before.

Ayman in France

329thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (260 births)
4,320babies named Ayman in France since 1900
0130260 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Ayman in Belgium

268thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
2009peak year (104 births)
1,626babies named Ayman in Belgium since 1995
052104 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Sibling names for Ayman

Names from the same generation as Ayman, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ayman mean?

Ayman comes from the Arabic yumn, "blessing, good fortune".

What is the origin of the name Ayman?

Arabic.

Is Ayman a girl's or a boy's name?

Ayman is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Ayman?

In 2024, Ayman was the 1184th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 175 births.

What are good sibling names for Ayman?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Safiya, Halima, Khadija and Jannah for a sister, Rami, Karim, Samir and Anas for a brother.

Who are famous people named Ayman?

Ayman Mohyeldin, journalist.